MBA in International Business (3 accreditations)
IFM Business School - Geneva Switzerland
Key Information
Campus location
Geneva, Switzerland
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
9 months
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CHF 35,300 / per year
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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Introduction
This state-of-the-art program gives you the skills to work successfully in international markets. Developed by specialists, the degree offers comprehensive insights into international business and management, addressing key strategic challenges in worldwide industries. You will gain an understanding of critical changes, and the roles of technology and sustainability. The curriculum imparts strong foundational knowledge and skills in analysis, leadership, and strategy. You will learn how to conduct efficient negotiation at the international level. You will develop sharp instincts, and learn to spot and assess opportunities, manage risks, and successfully run projects and close deals in the global market.
This specialization prepares graduates for rewarding managerial roles in multinational companies, diverse industries, consulting firms, large corporations and organizations.
Employability: You will engage in real-world business scenarios using case studies, teamwork, engaging discussions, practical projects, and realistic business simulations.
WHY CHOOSE AN IFM MBA?
- Our curriculum, dedicated to excellence and regularly updated, is crafted for creating opportunities and ensuring significant career impact.
- Earn an accredited, highly-ranked MBA in a brief period, coupled with an extraordinary, transformative experience.
- Maximize your investment stemming from the quality of course content, diverse elective options, optimal duration, and program flexibility.
- Sharpen essential skills and learn to present your competencies and accomplishments compellingly to prospective employers.
- Experience personal growth, immense satisfaction, and gain a life-changing qualification that accelerates your career.
- Benefit from afternoon classes, offering a harmonious balance between studies, personal life, internships, or part-time work.
- If required, we can customize a schedule to align with your professional obligations and academic requirements.
ABOUT IFM BUSINESS SCHOOL, SWITZERLAND
IFM Business School is a triple-accredited, top-ranked and internationally acclaimed private institution. Boasting over 50 years of Swiss-quality education, IFM is celebrated for its outstanding and innovative business education through global rankings. Located in Geneva’s vibrant center, in Switzerland, IFM’s campus is at the heart of global business.
IFM’s distinctive educational approach delivers fresh perspectives, modern management insights, essential skills, practical tools, and the confidence necessary for success. Our commitment to innovation shines through our dynamic, hands-on teaching style. Developed by our experts with contributions from business leaders, our forward-thinking curriculum equips you for today’s business challenges, fostering an innovative, sustainable, digital, and entrepreneurial mindset for career excellence.
FACTS & FIGURES
- Accreditations: ACBSP, IACBE, EDUQUA
- Ranking 1: ranked in the top tier one for the MBA program in Europe and in the world > more
- Ranking 2: ranked #3 in Switzerland and #71 among the top business schools in the world in CEOWORLD survey> more
- Degree awarded : Master of Business Administration (with specialization in International Business)
- Duration: 1 academic year (9 Months)
- 12 courses: 10 core courses and 2 electives.
- Schedule: Mon - Fri, starting at 2pm
- Small classes: our classes average 20 students to promote exchange, class interaction, team work.
- Language: taught in English
- 2 intakes per year in March and October
WHAT OUR ALUMNI SAY
“The IFM MBA allowed me to develop the skills required to start my career with confidence. I enjoyed working in a great atmosphere, while being supervised by friendly and open-minded top professionals. I am very proud of my experience as an IFM student as this solid university background helped me realise my projects.”
Jon Malmezac, Sales & Implementation Associate, Sharp Focus, Inc., Los Angeles, USA
“The IFM MBA helps me in my day-to-day tasks as a manager, such as reflection and the capacity to take a step back, allowing us to gain a bigger picture of the solutions needed by a company.”
Yannick Theler, Chief Executive Officer, Savvy Gaming Studio, Saudi Arabia
“What I believe I retained most from the experience here at IFM is the people. The people here, are so awesome, there's no other word. Most of us come from different parts of the world, thousands of miles away, and the people make you feel at home.”
Yvonne Enwerem, Head of Strategic Business, Konga Group, Nigeria
“Facing the rapid globalisation of markets, the IFM MBA curriculum provides essential tools for understanding. Organised around classes with fewer numbers of students, the MBA programme at IFM favors interaction and exchange.”
Eric Bara, General Directo , Hautbois, France
“What a great experience and a great atmosphere. I think the MBA at IFM is an indispensable basis for working in the international dimension of management.”
Ekoli Hagenbüchle, Senior Procurement Manager, A Step Forward, Switzerland
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
- A completed application form.
- A 300-400-word cover letter
- Official Undergraduate diploma: Bachelor degree or equivalent
- Official copies of your university academic transcripts and certificates (in English or French)
- An up-to-date resumé / curriculum vitae showing your work experience if applicable
- For non-native English speakers, provide proof of your English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge, etc.) *
- A copy of your passport photograph (ID) page
- One recent passport-sized, colour photograph, jpeg format, of yourself for the student ID card.
- A non-refundable application fee of CHF/EUR 150.-
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*Exemption from an English language test is possible if you have studied or worked in English.